Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a primary teacher earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£38,190 per year
per year in West Sussex · STPCD MPS/UPS
Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in West Sussex is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live primary teacher openings in West Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in West Sussex typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In West Sussex it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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